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We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes full ownership, and consistently delivers high-impact results.\nResponsibilities\nOwn the bring-up, integration, and checkout of GNC and flight automation software on test aircraft\nDevelop, review, and execute flight test cards targeting GNC performance characterization, stability margins, guidance accuracy, and autonomy feature validation\nTriage flight test squawks related to GNC and flight software; drive root-cause investigations and coordinate fixes with discipline engineers\nSupport flight readiness reviews, test readiness reviews, and configuration management processes\nDevelop and maintain test frameworks and processes for software and systems\nDevelop automated testing frameworks and simulation tools to validate flight automation behaviors\nContribute to flight controls and mission management software development (C++) as needed to support the test campaign\nDevelop and maintain analysis tools and scripts (Python) for pre-flight prediction, real-time monitoring, and post-flight evaluation\nContribute to simulation validation by correlating sim predictions with flight data and identifying model improvements\nDevelop, debug, integrate, and optimize embedded software across hardware and software boundaries\nRequired\n2+ years work experience and a bachelor's degree \nExperience working close to hardware and debugging in integrated environments\n\nExperience working with real-time or safety-critical software systems\n\nSolid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including networking, fault tolerance, and system design\n\nProven ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies across different problem domains\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment\nThis position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.\n\nDesired\nAerospace related work experience.\nExperience in a flight test program\nExperience with mission management, robotics, or autonomous systems (path planning, contingency management, decision-making).\nFamiliarity with the Bazel build system.\nExperience with messaging frameworks for distributed systems.\nCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). 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